Brookmead School

About Brookmead School

Brookmead School is a state primary in Buckinghamshire with 307 pupils on roll against a capacity of 390, meaning it is operating well below its maximum intake. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.9%, a figure worth noting in the context of the local authority and national averages, though exact comparisons are not provided in the data. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 66 applications for 53 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.25 applicants per place. Of those, 50 were first-preference applications, and all 50 received offers. This suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school is not at full capacity. The headteacher is Esther Taylor, and the school has no religious character, catering to a mixed cohort of boys and girls aged 4 to 11.

Academically, Brookmead performs strongly. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Buckinghamshire local authority average of 64%. The school ranks 12th out of 137 primary schools in the county, placing it in the top 10% locally, and 152nd out of 2,034 in the South East region. Individual subject scores are solid: a reading average of 107, maths average of 106, and high attainment rates with 34% of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading and 25% in maths. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025, the school was not given an overall effectiveness grade but received Outstanding ratings for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes, with Good for quality of education and leadership. This is an improvement from its previous Good inspection in December 2019, where all areas were rated Good.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, sports hall, forest school, music rooms and an ICT suite. Sports on offer include football, gymnastics, netball and tennis, while clubs extend to science, coding, drama and gardening. For SEND, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, visual impairment, and physical disability. Parent View responses from 104 respondents in the 2024/25 period show 76% would recommend the school, though there are some mixed feelings: 90% of parents agreed or strongly agreed their child is happy, and 92% felt safe, but only 58% agreed concerns are dealt with properly, and 52% agreed the school supports wider personal development. This is a school that suits families prioritising strong academic outcomes and a broad range of activities, but where communication around concerns may be an area to investigate further.

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